Appreciation of Christ in Millay's Parents' House

Christ in My Parents' Home is one of the most important pre-Raphael paintings in Millay's early days, but it is also controversial. Some critics think it is unique and ingenious; Some critics think that it is worthless and not a climate. The difference in praise and criticism also fully reflects that pre-Raphael writers want to get rid of the influence of traditional painting and not take the usual path.

Summary of the story:

This painting mainly depicts the scene of Jesus and his family in a small workshop. The workshop conveyed to us bit by bit the working environment of British workers in the19th century. Jesus' hands were injured, and the blood drops on his feet were clearly visible, which laid the groundwork for the later crucifixion of Jesus. Mom, Maria frowned and worried. She comforted the little Jesus, and in turn she was comforted by the little Jesus.

Traditional paintings about Christ are usually idealized. They will have a halo on their heads, full bodies and good faces. But the pre-Raphael paintings did not beautify the characters, let alone deify them, but described the situation truthfully.

This painting was attacked by Dickens, who thought that the workshop was simple and crude, that Jesus was in rags and that Maria was ugly and pitiful. Dickens' relentless attack can also reflect a problem, that is, the pre-Raphaelites in the19th century are really different. If you look closely, you will find that the characters are angular and unique, which is quite different from the elegance of the Renaissance.

Innovative technology:

The whole painting is full of symbolism. There is a triangle behind Jesus, which of course symbolizes the trinity of the virgin, the father and the son. There are ladders and nails on the table next to the back wall, which symbolizes that when Jesus was crucified later, his disciples rescued him through the ladder. Pigeons on the ladder suggest that Jesus is finally going to be baptized. Usually when Jesus appears, pigeons will appear to reveal the Holy Spirit. Although the whole picture does not directly depict the gods, it shows these characters and gods more truly.

Experience:

Whether surreal or realistic, a work that can convey beauty is a good work.